Nanion Technologies introduced the Internal Perfusion System for its Port-a-Patch patch clamp workstation, enabling the investigation of substances affecting a cell from the inside. Invitrogen and ScienceXperts released the free CytoGenie software tool, which simplifies the design of flow cytometry experiments. Tecan and amaxa introduced an automated system for high-throughput transfection of primary cells, consisting […]

Cyntellect received a $1.3 million Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant to continue development of its LEAP system for automated purification and the cloning of cells based on specific secretion of native or recombinant proteins. Fluxion Biosciences received a $1.2 million Phase II SBIR grant from the National Institutes of Health for the […]

Waltham, MA 4/2/07—PerkinElmer has purchased Improvision, a UK-based provider of cellular imaging software and integrated hardware solutions, including the Volocity 3D and 4D imaging software. Improvision generated 2006 revenues of approximately £6 million ($11.1 million). “This acquisition strengthens our leading capability in the fast-growing field of advanced cellular sciences,” commented PerkinElmer Chairman and CEO Gregory […]